Vehicle Multiplex Communication

Multiplexing can be best discussed at three levels - vehicle, ECU or component, and IC. Within each level are partitions for software and hardware, and within each partition are divisions of functionality such as buffer size. The content in this book will help the reader to acquire a basic understanding of vehicle multiplexing systems, primarily from the passenger car and light truck viewpoint. Some discussion of heavy-duty and off-road vehicle multiplexing is presented, along with a look at industrial automation - a fast-growing multiplex field already eclipsing automotive usage.

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Historical Perspective
Chapter 3 : Background
Chapter 4 : Onboard Diagnostics (OBD)
Chapter 5 : Encoding
Chapter 6 : Error Handling
Chapter 7 : Media Characteristics
Chapter 8 : The Vehicle Level
Chapter 9 : The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Level
Chapter 10 : The Integrated Circuit (IC) Level
Chapter 11 : Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Chapter 12 : What Is a Standard?
Chapter 13 : Class A Protocols
Chapter 14 : Class B Protocols
Chapter 15 : Class C Protocols
Chapter 16 : Diagnostic Protocols, Airbag Protocols, X-by-Wire Protocols, Mobile Multimedia Protocols, and Wireless Protocols
Chapter 17 : Data Link Usage
Chapter 18 : Manufacturing Automation
Chapter 19 : Industry Activities
Chapter 20 : Future Trends

Appendix A : Glossary of Terms
Appendix B : List of Acronyms
Appendix C : Bus Comparison Tables
Appendix D : List of SAE and ISO Committees
Index
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